Do It Yourself Home Pest Control and Pest Control Service
Is it safe to provide your yourself with home pest control? It is possible, with training, to safely use pesticides to control pests around your home. But, realistically, how many people are properly trained or even read the directions on the label? The biggest problem is the amount of pesticides the homeowners or renters in Middle Tennessee dump onto the land and eventually get into the nearby water sources. So what is the safest way to protect your home, the water sources, and provide yourself with do it yourself pest control service?
Read- Your first step is to read all literature that comes with the pesticides (chemicals) that you purchasing to understand what pests it will kill and the correct safe dosage. Other important pieces of information include storage, safety gear, and guidelines for best days for installation. Check with the laws in your county or region regarding pest control service to ensure you are following the laws governing your area.
Equipment- What safety equipment do you need to safely and properly provide home pest control? After purchasing your pesticides and safely get them to your home, make sure you have the safety equipment needed. For low level pesticides long pants, long sleeves, and closed toed shoes are sufficient. When using any other level of pesticides or chemicals add another layer of clothing like coveralls to increase your safety in case of a leak or spill. Many of these products to protect your home from pests also are eye irritants. Wearing safety googles or a face mask will keep you face and eyes safe. Topping off your outfit with rubber boots is an excellent way to add another layer of easily washable plastic.
Prep- Before you even start prepping to spray, make sure your safety equipment is on before doing your do it yourself pest control service!
Application- It is now time to apply the pesticide. Check the weather. A windy day is never a good day for you to spray your home pest control. The pesticides will not lay where you planned on it. Avoid spraying for pests when children or animals are nearby. Other areas to be caution include bee hives, kiddie pools, and vegetable gardens. Don’t overspray into your neighbors yards.
Tips- Follow the application schedule so your are not reapplying to often. Always read the directions. Use common sense. When in doubt, call a professional.
We are always available to help you with your pests problem or pest control service. Call Absolute Pest Control at 615-220-1933 or 615-650-0070.
This is very informative, but I think I would rather hire an expert to handle all those chemicals! 🙂
I did this myself this year… i read it, but when i sprayed around the smell was horrible… so next time i leave it all to the pros!
I would guess it is not really that hard to do-it-yourself. It is just a matter of being consistent and taking the time. I prefer to leave it to the professionals!
I wish there was a law that no one could spray pesticides on a windy day! Before Ontario Canada banned all pesticides there was a law in place that you could not spray on a windy day…
this good to know thanks for sharing
Thanks for these tips, I am getting ready to prep my yard for black widow season and looking for less toxic chemicals. What do you think of using dish soap? I heard the petroleum is very toxic to spiders.
Thank you for the way to stay safe while doing it yourself. I am the type to just call the professionals lol. but for maybe upkeep this would help. For those that do it themselves safety is very important.
So many homeowners don’t understand the precautions that should be taken when using chemicals. I often see homeowners outside spraying weed killer in shorts and flip flops and without gloves. It’s better to use a professional when using pesticides.
Thanks for the great information. My biggest problem is reading all the information I should read before beginning! When it comes to pesticides it’s really important!!
This is something I always leave to the experts.. Just because I can do it doesn’t mean I should be.. Hire the experts..
Thanks for your post, I agree that we are putting a lot of unnecessary toxins and pollutants into the ground via runoff. Your common sense approach is really helpful!
Thanks for sharing these tips! Hiring a pest control company can be expensive so I love knowing how to do it myself.
Great advice, but I think I will stick to the professionals
Great info. Chemicals always scare me especially with little ones!
This is not something I want to tackle myself, but thank you for sharing.
Sounds awesome, I hope it really works
I have to agree with Jim. I have so much on my plate with pool remodels, repairs and keep them clean that I don’t want to be around anymore chemicals than I have to, but great article.
Great information and very timely and useful for me. These pest control companies want to lock you into a contract for service. I’ll do it myself.